Food For All DC

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Food For All DC FFA is entirely a volunteer run organization. FFA needs volunteers to pack and/or deliver food to our clients throughout DC.

Food for All DC is a nonprofit organization that has been providing grocery deliveries to low-income homebound individuals facing adversity in Washington, DC, since 1984. Food for All DC (FFA) is a non-profit organization providing groceries to food-insecure home-bound residents throughout the District, primarily the elderly and people with disabilities, and also to under-served single parent families. This is a great chance to help appreciative people, meet a bunch a great folks, and explore DC.

It’s officially fall in the Food for All garden! It’s finally time to take out the last of the summer crops and plant fa...
10/11/2026

It’s officially fall in the Food for All garden! It’s finally time to take out the last of the summer crops and plant fall veggies — say goodbye to our zucchini, and hello to beets and kale🥬

We love growing healthy, nutritious food for our incredible community!

Meet Guadalupe R., one of our wonderful clients!Guadalupe R lives with several disabilities and mobility issues, making ...
10/09/2026

Meet Guadalupe R., one of our wonderful clients!

Guadalupe R lives with several disabilities and mobility issues, making daily life a bit more difficult. Especially with upcoming knee surgery and limited SNAP benefits, accessing nutritious food can be a challenge.

That’s where FFA deliveries can make a difference! Guadalupe has been receiving deliveries for six months and appreciates the fresh food and tailored bags that support his low-sodium, low-sugar, and gluten-free diet. He especially enjoys pairing the chicken with rice and vegetables for a nutritious meal.

He even shares extra food with his neighbor so that nothing goes to waste! 💚

FFA’s home garden program is expanding! We’re bringing our work to clients in buildings across DC — starting with The Et...
10/02/2026

FFA’s home garden program is expanding! We’re bringing our work to clients in buildings across DC — starting with The Ethel. We recently worked with residents to pot fresh herbs, learn about gardening, and get excited about eating healthy and fresh foods.

We’re so grateful to Emily, our gardener, along with the building coordinators that we’ve had the opportunity to work with — and we’re looking forward to growing! 🌱

Join us in marking International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste — a day where we focus on reducing food waste a...
09/29/2026

Join us in marking International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste — a day where we focus on reducing food waste and ensuring that healthy, nutritious food makes it to tables across DC.

We love chatting with our clients as we deliver to them! Ms. Geraldine shared that she’s happy to have food from Food Fo...
09/24/2026

We love chatting with our clients as we deliver to them!

Ms. Geraldine shared that she’s happy to have food from Food For All that meets her nutritional needs -- and that's what it's all about.

Thank you to our recent volunteers from Omidyar Network! 💙Every hour spent packing food helps put healthy food on tables...
09/21/2026

Thank you to our recent volunteers from Omidyar Network! 💙

Every hour spent packing food helps put healthy food on tables across DC. We’re so grateful to everyone who shows up to help make a difference in our community.

The group later shared: “We enjoyed our time working together to support your inspiring mission. We also appreciated the opportunity to learn about the work you do.”

This September, we’re celebrating Hunger Action Month and the incredible volunteers who show up week after week to help ...
09/17/2026

This September, we’re celebrating Hunger Action Month and the incredible volunteers who show up week after week to help fight hunger in our community.

Meet our wonderful Thursday crew! They come ready to pack, help, connect, and make a difference for our neighbors. 📦🤝

At Food For All DC, every volunteer hour helps get nutritious food into the hands of people who need it.

Want to make a difference? We’re looking for more volunteers to join our team! Whether you come on your own, with friends, or with coworkers, your time and energy can have a meaningful impact.

📦 Pack food.
🤝 Connect with your community.
💚 Help make food access possible.

Come join us and be part of the FFA volunteer community! Together, we can turn compassion into action and help build a community where everyone has access to nourishing food.

This Hunger Action Month, we’re celebrating the many ways our community comes together to fight hunger, not only by givi...
09/15/2026

This Hunger Action Month, we’re celebrating the many ways our community comes together to fight hunger, not only by giving support, but by giving back.

At Food For All DC, we’re inspired by people who don’t just receive support from their community; they find ways to strengthen it, too.

One of our clients, who also volunteers with FFA, shared:

“I volunteer to counterbalance the negativity in our world — to help create a pattern of giving that might one day become a template for the future.”

These words are a powerful reminder that community is about both giving and receiving. Our clients are not simply people we serve; they are valued members of our community who bring their time, talents, and compassion to help others.

During Hunger Action Month, we invite you to be part of that pattern of giving. Whether you volunteer, donate, share resources, or simply help spread awareness, every action brings us one step closer to a community where everyone has access to nourishing food.

Thank you, KittyK, for showing us what a true spirit of giving looks like. 💚

Food insecurity is rising across the DMV — and all of us can do our part to help our community. This month, Food For All...
09/01/2026

Food insecurity is rising across the DMV — and all of us can do our part to help our community. This month, Food For All will be hard at work providing DC residents with healthy, nutritious foods. Visit our website to see how to join our efforts.

Thank You, Union City Church!💚We are so grateful to the congregants from Union City Church for helping bring our Food Fo...
08/30/2026

Thank You, Union City Church!💚

We are so grateful to the congregants from Union City Church for helping bring our Food For All DC garden to life!

From painting the shed with vibrant colors 🎨 to creating colorful signs for the different plants 🌿, their creativity and hard work have made our garden brighter, more welcoming, and full of life.

Thank you for giving your time, energy, and talents to help beautify our shared space. We’re lucky to have community partners like you! 🌻💚

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1810 16th Street NW
Washington D.C., DC
20009

Opening Hours

Thursday 8am - 3pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8:50am - 11:30am

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+13017387122

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